How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start at R 726. The average price for this route is around R 1 078. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 13h, covering a distance of 357 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Charlottesville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Charlottesville at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlottesville produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Charlottesville from R 585 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 25m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 40m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 40m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 40m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 25m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 40m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 25m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 40m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 40m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlottesville on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 40m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 25m	09:30	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:38 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 5 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just R 698, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

5h 9mAverage duration

358 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 726 - R 3 718	Average duration13h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 698 - R 8 371	Average duration5h 9m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Charlottesville?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 433 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87433 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 726

Greyhound Philadelphia Charlottesville recent customer reviews

I bought a ride that involved one transfer. The driver was late so I missed my transfer. I was traveling by myself for the first time, I'm in my teens, and was stranded in DC. I was able to buy the last train ride out of there with Amtrak, but it was so expensive and I don't have much money. I'm never taking the bus again. The staff (besides the driver) were good though.

Alexa F.

23 August 2018

Very bad traject, my first bus had one hour late so I missed my second one, I had to wait 8 hours in Baltimore bus station by night.

Voranger L.

22 August 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 621 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville start at R 726. The average price for this route is around R 1 078. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Charlottesville is 13h, covering a distance of 357 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Charlottesville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Charlottesville at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlottesville produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 1 634

14/12

R 1 350

Today

R 1 247

16/12

R 894

17/12

R 894

18/12

R 1 058

19/12

R 1 393

20/12

R 1 531

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 894

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 894 to R 2 202 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 894, which is on 2025-12-16.